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Mukesh Ambani gets nod for IT SEZ

Mukesh Ambani gets nod for IT SEZ

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The Board of Approval on Tuesday cleared 10 special economic zone proposals, including three Mukesh Ambani-promoted IT zones in Navi Mumbai.

Mukesh Ambani company gets loan restructuring package

Mukesh Ambani company gets loan restructuring package

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The company had a total debt of Rs 16,010 crore (Rs 160.1 billion).

Mukesh Ambani regains richest Indian slot from Dilip Shanghvi

Mukesh Ambani regains richest Indian slot from Dilip Shanghvi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Mukehs Ambani, KLakshmi Mittal, Azim Premji features in top ten rich Indians list.

Does Mukesh Ambani need CRPF security?

Does Mukesh Ambani need CRPF security?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Two social activists have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the 'Z' category CRPF security sanctioned by the Centre for Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani for the second year in a row drew no salary from his flagship firm Reliance Industries in the last fiscal as he voluntarily gave up remuneration in light of the pandemic hitting the business and economy. In its latest annual report, Reliance said Ambani's remuneration for the financial year 2020-21 was "nil". In June 2020, Mukesh D Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, voluntarily decided to forego his salary for the year 2020-21, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, which exacted a huge toll on the societal, economic and industrial health of the nation.

We need to look beyond gloom & doom: Mukesh Ambani

We need to look beyond gloom & doom: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Sounding confident that the economy will overcome the current crisis, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said there is a need to look beyond the gloom and doom.

Mukesh Ambani set to move into his $2 bn home!

Mukesh Ambani set to move into his $2 bn home!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The world's most expensive home, Antilia is ready to welcome its occupants.

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday pitched for using the USO Fund to subsidise smartphones for select groups to help penetrate the digital revolution and said India should make the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks a national priority. As much as 5 per cent of the licence fee paid by telecom operators goes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund, which was set up in April 2002 for achieving universal service objectives by providing access to telephone services in rural and remote areas and creation of infrastructure for mobile services and broadband in these areas. However, according to the CAG, less than half of the funds so collected are transferred for the said purpose.

Mukesh Ambani firm back in sea link fray

Mukesh Ambani firm back in sea link fray

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

London-based Dar Consultants has said its bid and the one by preferred bidder Anil Dhirubhani Ambani Group's RELINFRA-Hyundai consortium are both 'responsive' or worth considering. Dar Consultants' recommendation puts the responsibility of re-considering the preferred bidder between the warring brothers squarely back with the political executive. The state cabinet's committee on infrastructure will meet Wednesday to decide the fate of the project.

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

"We are all Indians first. Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi belong to all Indians. That is the reality," he said on Tuesday during a panel discussion at the London School of Economics organised to release Rajya Sabha MP N K Singh's book, Not by Reason Alone: The Politics of Change.

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Why Was Isha Ambani Spotted With The Queen Of Jordan?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Women, leadership and serious style were the Valentine's Day theme at the NMACC in Mumbai as Isha Ambani hosted Queen Rania of Joran for a special roundtable on 'Celebration of Women Leadership in India.'

Mukesh Ambani picks up Rolls-Royce costing Rs 13.14 crore

Mukesh Ambani picks up Rolls-Royce costing Rs 13.14 crore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Reliance Industries, headed by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, has bought an ultra-luxury Rolls Royce hatchback costing Rs 13.14 crore.

Mukesh Ambani, DLF may bid for IPL cricket

Mukesh Ambani, DLF may bid for IPL cricket

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Real estate major DLF, Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries, cinema production and distribution company Eros International, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and Videocon Industries are believed to be readying to bid for team ownership rights in the Indian Premier League.

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Gautam Adani to become richest Indian in the world

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Gautam Adani to become richest Indian in the world

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has overtaken Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian in the world with a net worth of $84.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-time billionaire list for 2023. Ambani overtook Adani after the Reliance Industries chairman's assets went up 0.19 per cent with an increase of wealth by $64 million while Gautam Adani's assets went down by 4.62 per cent with the industrialist's weath pegged at $84.1 billion according to the real time tracker of Forbes of 5 pm EST on Tuesday. Adani who figured among the top three billionaires in the world has dropped in the ranking to number 10 just below Mukesh Ambani.

At Rs 19.44 trn, Adani maintains lead over Mukesh Ambani in market cap

At Rs 19.44 trn, Adani maintains lead over Mukesh Ambani in market cap

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Adani Group has overtaken Mukesh Ambani Group to become the country's second biggest business group in terms of market cap behind Tatas. Adani Group cos now have a combined m-cap of Rs 19.44 trillion against Ambani Group cos combined m-cap of Rs 17.89 trillion. Tata Group leads the league table with the group market capitalisation of Rs 21.73 trillion on Monday. The Adani Group companies, however, continue to out-perform firms from business groups and the broader market on the bourses by a big margin.

Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji among world's 50 richest people

Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji among world's 50 richest people

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Three Indians - Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji and Dilip Shanghvi - have made it to a global list of 50 wealthiest people that is topped by Bill Gates.

Mittal bats for Mukesh Ambani on gas prices

Mittal bats for Mukesh Ambani on gas prices

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Mittal said his steel plants were getting gas at no less than $6 per million British thermal unit (mBtu), much lower than the $4.33 per mBtu price proposed by RIL.

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.

Mukesh Ambani is India's richest for 6th year

Mukesh Ambani is India's richest for 6th year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Carlos Slim has emerged as wealthiest in the world for the fourth consecutive year.

Mukesh Ambani's mantra to solve current account deficit problem

Mukesh Ambani's mantra to solve current account deficit problem

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Mukesh Ambani said broadband technology is providing access to opportunities irrespective of geographies.

Mukesh Ambani earns Rs 864,000 a day!

Mukesh Ambani earns Rs 864,000 a day!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Mukesh Ambani makes close to Rs 1,000 every second for his flagship company Reliance Industries and, in turn, gets a reward of one per cent of this additional profit. The paycheck of Ambani India got fatter by over Rs 5 crore to Rs 30.46 crore.

Retail claim:Biyani joins issue with Mukesh Ambani

Retail claim:Biyani joins issue with Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Reliance Retail, which started in 2006, runs over 1,000 stores across 86 cities.

'Irrfan's Contribution To Cinema Remains Eternal'

'Irrfan's Contribution To Cinema Remains Eternal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Honouring the late Irrfan Khan's enduring legacy, a compelling documentary A Story That Refused to Die, chronicling his transformative journey during the making of Paan Singh Tomar, is set to be screened at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on his sixth death anniversary.

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

India needs to reinvent manufacturing: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India's most valuable company Reliance Industries was once fined for producing more than its licensed capacity, its owner and richest Indian Mukesh Ambani said on Monday as he pitched for a push to manufacturing to make the country 'Aatmanirbhar' or self-reliant.

Mukesh Ambani 18th richest man in the world

Mukesh Ambani 18th richest man in the world

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani is the 18th richest person in the world with a personal wealth of $24.7 billion in 2012, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the world's 100 wealthiest individuals.

Does Mukesh Ambani need govt security cover? Tell us!

Does Mukesh Ambani need govt security cover? Tell us!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

So what do you think the Z category security provided to Mukesh Ambani? Do you think he is a 'national asset' like the government says and should be protected at all costs, or should be look after his own security?

India to be end products hub: Mukesh Ambani

India to be end products hub: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

India and China would be manufacturing bases for end products, while the sector is expected to record $2.5 billion this year, according to Reliance Industries chairman and managing director, Mukesh Ambani.

Zendaya@30: Her 30 Iconic Fashion Moments

Zendaya@30: Her 30 Iconic Fashion Moments

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Explore the unparalleled style evolution of Zendaya, the ultimate couture chameleon, as we celebrate 30 of her most iconic and unforgettable fashion moments.

Kejriwal to file cases against Mukesh Ambani over gas pricing

Kejriwal to file cases against Mukesh Ambani over gas pricing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

After Moily took over as oil minister, the central government agreed to link prices with global indices.

Mukesh Ambani meets Montek for nearly an hour

Mukesh Ambani meets Montek for nearly an hour

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Reliance Industries is facing penalty for falling gas output from its KG-D6 fields.

Mukesh Ambani a socialite, Anil an ascetic: Book

Mukesh Ambani a socialite, Anil an ascetic: Book

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Hamish McDonald, whose book on the saga of Reliance was banned in 1998 in India after the corporate house moved court, has come out with the poser in his book -- Mahabharata in Polyester: The Making of World's Richest Brothers and Their Feud -- to be released on September 1 in Australia.

Mukesh Ambani endorses Deora for Mumbai South seat

Mukesh Ambani endorses Deora for Mumbai South seat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

In a video shared by Deora, former Union minister, on his Twitter page, Ambani says "Milind is the man for South Mumbai", while Kotak eulogises the Mumbai Congress chief for "truly representing the Mumbai connection".

Mukesh Ambani wants govt to be umpire, not player

Mukesh Ambani wants govt to be umpire, not player

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

He says he has tremendous expectations from RIL's broadband digital services business.

Jio Platforms set for mega IPO of 27 crore equity shares; eyes 5G, AI expansion

Jio Platforms set for mega IPO of 27 crore equity shares; eyes 5G, AI expansion

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries, has approved filing draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) involving a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares, aiming to unlock value for shareholders and fuel its ambitious expansion into 5G, AI, and global markets.

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Mukesh Ambani looks to repeat telecom feat in new energy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd, whose offering of rock-bottom tariffs shook up the telecom industry, is looking to repeat the feat in the green energy business, where its billionaire chairman Mukesh Ambani sees promise to outshine all existing growth engines in 5-7 years. Having pledged Rs 6 lakh crore on green energy, Ambani says RIL will scale up investments in this business which will start going live in the next 12 months. "Over the next 12 months our investments across the Green Energy value chain will gradually start going live, scaling up over the next couple of years," Ambani, chairman and managing director of RIL, said in the company's latest annual report.

Mukesh Ambani eyes energy source to power UMPPs

Mukesh Ambani eyes energy source to power UMPPs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd may be one of the biggest producers of natural gas in the country, but its power foray is likely to be coal or renewable energy based. The company is planning to not only bid for ultra mega power projects but also go in for acquisition of the power plants, said industry sources.

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to 24,013.10. The decline was primarily driven by heavy selling in IT firms following Accenture's trimmed revenue guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty, specifically the postponement of US-Iran negotiations.

Mukesh Ambani likely to exit Navi Mumbai SEZ

Mukesh Ambani likely to exit Navi Mumbai SEZ

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

It was difficult to set up a unified zone on the SEZ land.